Dad-1's 'Bufferstop Competition' diorama

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14 Days to go.
I've been waiting for a packet of grass flock, my usual mix is 4 types and I'd run out
of one.
Made a mess last evening getting this down, thinned PVA dripping off the board.
I still need to find my reeds to trim part of the lagoon edge.
I also note in this picture I need more gloss varnish for that puddle !!

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Time running short ? Remember there is a prize and I don't want to win it as I
already have 8 presflo wagons.

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Dad-1 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:08 pm
Time running short...
I already have 8 presflo wagons.
That's eight more than me, but I am sure someone would appreciate one though.
Once upon a time I built a model railway in the loft. Now I dabble on much smaller baseboards.
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Been right off colour since Tuesday.
I should be adding a few more reeds, don't know if Ill make that before
the 15th.
Today's photos.

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Judging by the weekend.
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I have stuttered a lot, but this is my Gravel Yard in it's final form.
Can be viewed with, or without a wagon.

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I will try to upload some with a wagon but MS is being a pig today.

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That looks brilliant!
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Thanks Mountain,

The last 4 shots, these taken with a wagon in place.
We had some sunshine today, but coming in from a very shallow angle.
Let's call it 'Artistic'

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So that's my lot !!
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Yes, Forgot to mention the only purchase directly needed for this
was a new packet of grass flock, about a fiver.
Everything else including the JCB was "In Stock"
The stash collected over many years opens negligible cost opportunities.

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Fantastic scratch building & scenery something that's beyond me! But very up to date, completely wireless :D
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Very nice little scene Geoff, you have obviously had better weather than me today, photographing something in real sunlight is far better than artificial light.
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That puddle turned out nice! :)
I like the way the sunlight and long shadows sort of reach into the shed. Reminds me of early morning starts at the depot.
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